Saskatchewan Science Centre
Established1989
LocationRegina, Saskatchewan
TypeScience museum
Websitehttp://www.sasksciencecentre.com/

The Saskatchewan Science Centre is an interactive science museum located in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is owned and operated as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Located in a former power plant in the Wascana Centre, the Saskatchewan Science Centre was officially opened in April 1989 as the Powerhouse of Discovery. In 1991 the Science Center was expanded with the addition of the Kramer IMAX Theater.

Principal activities and programming

The exhibit floor contains permanent displays, travelling exhibits, interactive demonstrations, and stage shows.

The Kramer IMAX Theater is the only IMAX theater in the city of Regina. The theater completed conversion to IMAX 3D in October, 2010.[1]

Educational and entertaining programs are delivered to students and communities all across Saskatchewan,[2] including remote through the Science Outreach program.

Special events at the centre include Adult Science Nights,[3] the Ignite! Festival,[4] the After Dark Film Series,[5] and Fantasy Food,[6] as well as attendance at public events such as Canada Day celebrations.

Permanent exhibits

The Ukrainian Science Park

The Saskatchewan Science Centre permanent exhibits are the backbone of the Centre.[7] They are complemented by travelling and temporary exhibits, as well as occasional special programs run by the Centre. The Science Centre features various permanent displays highlighting different topics.

Critters!
Exhibit includes many live animals such as a bearded dragon, sugar glider, great horned owl, snakes, and salamanders.
Ukrainian Science Park
A free-access children's playground located outside the Science Center. Features playground structures demonstrating physics, such as pulleys and tunnels.
WILD! Saskatchewan
An interactive exhibit about the environment and environmental conservation.
Space Stadium Canada
The exhibit highlights and explores Canadian contributions to Space exploration. Features the gyro gym, a spinning device similar to one that was developed by NASA for astronaut training.
Richardson Ag-Grow-Land
The exhibit focuses on Saskatchewan’s contributions to the agriculture industry, as well as technologies and logistics common to modern industrial farming
Science of Hockey
An exhibit exploring hockey through a scientific lens. Features a game with a brainwave-controlled ball and several physical tests participants can compete in.

Affiliations

The Science Centre is affiliated with the Saskatchewan Museums Association and the Canadian Association of Science Centres.

References

  1. ↑ "Kramer IMAX Theatre". www.facebook.com.
  2. ↑ "Field Trips | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11.
  3. ↑ "Adult Nights | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-12.
  4. ↑ "Events Calendar". Saskatchewan Science Centre.
  5. ↑ "Kramer IMAX Theatre Show Times | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-30.
  6. ↑ "Fantasy Food 2014 | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24.
  7. ↑ "Exhibits | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11.
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